PRUDENTIAL REGULATION. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, a Party shall not be prevented from taking measures for prudential reasons, including for the protection of investors, depositors, policy holders or persons to whom a fiduciary duty is owed by a financial service supplier, to ensure the integrity and stability of the financial system, or to enhance market competition, including ownership control and limitation. Where such measures do not conform with the provisions of the Agreement, they shall not be used as a means of avoiding the Party's commitments or obligations under the Agreement. 6 For greater certainty, the concept of ”necessity” in this Article shall include measures taken by a Party as provided for by the precautionary principle, including the principle of precautionary action.
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